Judge reverses ruling in eminent domain case
“The City of Preston v. Ristau and Snyder case over the legality of the Preston-to-Forestville recreational trail segment has been dismissed by the Third Judicial District Court. The decision was handed down on July 8…
2014 voters would decide on state eminent domain amendment
“A proposed North Carolina constitutional amendment would ask voters in the 2014 election to restrict eminent domain. The bill carrying the amendment passed the House on Wednesday in a 103-10 vote. Originally House Bill 8,…
Meeting to address eminent domain regarding highway expansion project
“The state Transportation Department wants to expand the section of N.C. 268 to two lanes in each direction from the existing multi-lane section at N.C. 18 to State Road 1966, also known as Airport Road….
The question of eminent domain Airport Authority had option in Owens land deal
“Lingering questions remain over the sale of a 10-acre tract belonging to Rutherford County Commission Chairman Julius Owens to the Rutherford County Airport Authority for $300,000. The sale was spurred by a tree on the…
STARTING OVER‘TOUGH CHICKS’ TAKE BUSINESS DISPLACEMENT IN STRIDE
“They made big plans: They signed a 10-year lease at a prominent location on J.W. Clay Boulevard in University City and filled their time working 14-hour days, experimenting with new flavors and ways to improve…
Greensboro moves to seize Cascade Saloon building
“The Greensboro City Council has voted to to begin eminent domain proceedings on the historic Cascade Saloon building in downtown, but there are concerns the building might fall down before repairs can be made, the…
City to seize crumbling downtown building
“The city will take over a derelict downtown building that could fall down before the city can fix it up. The City Council voted 7-2 early Wednesday to begin eminent domain proceedings on the Cascade…
More details in Greensboro’s sale of Bessemer center
“The Greensboro City Council on Tuesday agreed to sell a rundown shopping center on Phillips Avenue to two local investors represented by former Guilford County Commissioner Melvin “Skip” Alston. The council’s 5-4 vote revealed a…
City to fix up historic Cascade Saloon
“t will cost an estimated $700,000 to shore up and put a new roof on the Cascade Saloon at 408-410 South Elm St. The city has started the process for taking over the building by…
Property owner sues Brunswick County over eminent domain
“Dan lichty has lived in Boiling Spring Lakes for nearly 35 years. He has spent the last few years purchasing land he hoped would turn a profit during his retirement. “How am I going to…